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Film vs. Digital

Film vs. Digital

Season 1 Episode 22
2:49
Front Screen Projection Tutuorial

Front Screen Projection Tutuorial

Season 1 Episode 23
3:41
Creating the Illusion of Space Flight

Creating the Illusion of Space Flight

Season 1 Episode 24
3:03
3D Print Your Own Oscar!

3D Print Your Own Oscar!

Season 1 Episode 25
2:04
The Best of Shanks FX

The Best of Shanks FX

Season 1 Episode 26
3:03
Creating Warp Speed with LED lights

Creating Warp Speed with LED lights

Season 1 Episode 36
1:48
Sci-Fly: Creating a Short Film

Sci-Fly: Creating a Short Film

Season 1 Episode 37
6:05
Thrift Shop Gold

Thrift Shop Gold

Season 1 Episode 38
3:00
Flashlight Cinematography

Flashlight Cinematography

Season 1 Episode 39
7:41
DIY Slow-Motion

DIY Slow-Motion

Season 1 Episode 40
3:19
Back to the Future: Stop Motion

Back to the Future: Stop Motion

Season 1 Episode 41
5:33
Back to the Future: Forced Perspective

Back to the Future: Forced Perspective

Season 1 Episode 42
5:08
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Shanks FX

Creating the Cosmos: Special Effects

Season 1 Episode 21

In this episode, Filmmaker Joey Shanks reveal one of his most effective techniques, The Sheet of Glass Effect.

Creating Hyperspace with Fiber Optic Lights
7:15
Filmmaker Joey Shanks uses Fiber Optic Lights to create the effect of hyperspace.
Creating a Rocket Ship with a Propane Nozzle
3:21
Create the effect of a rocket ship jetting through outer space with a propane nozzle.
How to Use a Blood Cannon
1:34
Turn an air compressor into a blood cannon for your gory horror film special effects!
Creating Planets with Dry Ice Bubbles
4:22
See how transforming packaged dry ice into bubble form can represent celestial bodies!
Creating Alien Atmospheres in a Fish Tank
4:44
Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite movies create alien atmospheres?
Creating Warp Speed with Steel Wool
4:07
Joey creates the hypnotizing visual effect of warp speed by setting steel wool on fire.
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